Osun State Governor, Sen. Dr. Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke remains positive to his commitment to explore and exploit the commercial and industrial landscape of Osun State for the benefit of all and sundry.
This assertion was made by the Honourable Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Rev. Bunmi Jenyo, at the Osun State Pavilion, while speaking with newsmen immediately after the opening of the 2024 Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF) on the 1st of November.
The 2024 edition of the Lagos International Trade Fair kicked off on Friday, with over 3,500 exhibitors from more than 15 countries, registered to participate.
The Fair with the theme, “Connecting Businesses, Creating Value”, is organised annually by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), and is expected to run from November 1 to 10.
Declaring open the 10-day event at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, said it was aimed at fostering economic growth by connecting businesses.
While speaking, Osun’s Commerce Commissioner who expressed his delight, said Governor Adeleke’s administration is fully prepared to turn Osun State from Civil Servants’ state to a fully industrialised one.
According to him, “Nigeria has a great future and great potential to turn into a modern and industrialised country. Nigeria has a large productive population and market for movement of goods and services, which can strengthen the commercial and industrial sectors”.
“The South West Region of Nigeria must prioritize, develop and implement strategies to use the opportunities in manufacturing and industrialisation in different sectors and increase the competitiveness of the local products in their various states”, he said.
The Commissioner said the Governor Ademola Adeleke has put an investment-driven agenda in the front burner of his administration, making a remarkable progress in improving the standard of living of all Osun people.
According to him, “Osun State, being a commercial and industrial hub in the south west region is not left behind in attracting investments in the commercial and industrial sectors. As you all know, Osun State is endowed with abundant natural and agricultural resources that are yet to be fully harnessed”.
He lauded Governor Adeleke for being a passionate leader who is tireless in creating wealth opportunities for his people.
“The government of Sen. Dr. Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has been making giant efforts to improve the living standard of our people, especially in the commercial and industrial sectors as well as MSME sub-sector and have undertaken several initiatives aimed at building human capacities, stimulating employment opportunities, wealth creation and economic growth”.
“Manufacturing and Industry are very fundamental for overall economic growth and poverty reduction. This is one of the main objectives being pursued by the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke”.
“The Osun State government has improved tremendously in the ease of doing business in the State, through provision of incentives, interventions and an enabling environment to boost economic activities. As we speak, Osun State is open for business and investments from across the globe”, he concluded.
